| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |